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Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the Fujitsu Lifebook T4210 laptop. The Lifebook T4210 from Fujitsu is a small sized tablet system which has excellent Linux support.

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Specifications

Processor	Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83GHz
Screen	12.1" XGA
RAM	1GB
HDD	80GB
Optical Drive	DVD+-RW
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Network	10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth
Other	3 x USB2.0, Fingerprint Reader, Tablet

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	Yes
Screen	Yes
HDD	Yes
Optical Drive	Yes
Graphics	Yes	Use the i810 driver (No Vid-out)
Sound	Yes	Use the snd-hda-intel driver (Input Nonfuntional)
Ethernet	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Use the ipw3945 driver or Atheros AE5006 driver.
Bluetooth	Yes
V.92 Modem	No
USB	Yes
SD Card Reader	Not Tested
CARDBUS	Yes
Fingerprint Reader	Partial
Tablet	Yes	Use the linuxwacom driver
Tablet Buttons	Yes	Use the fsc_btns driver

Notes

There were no problems installing Linux on the Lifebook T4210.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life

Summary

Linux on the Fujitsu Lifebook T4210 works without any issues at all, even the tablet was detected and worked properly.


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